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Forum: RIBnet North America 28 April 2018, 02:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By Rover310
There is a much better way......

There is a much better way... https://boatnumberplate.com/inc/sdetail/4110/4082

FWIW, the US Coast Guard regulations (as well as state regulations) require reg numbers to be permanently attached to...
Forum: RIBnet North America 28 April 2018, 02:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,890
Posted By Rover310
Yeah, the RTIC 20 is priced about $90 lower than...

Yeah, the RTIC 20 is priced about $90 lower than the YETI Roadie 20. Also the RTIC 20 is 2.5 lbs heavier than the Roadie 20. Some of the online comparison reviews out there claim that the finish and...
Forum: Engines & props 28 April 2018, 01:49
Replies: 3
Views: 5,115
Posted By Rover310
Short answer is no, your outboard is not a...

Short answer is no, your outboard is not a restricted 15hp. With the exception of the carb and intake manifold, your outboard shares virtually all of the other parts & components with the Johnson 6hp...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 18:54
Replies: 23
Views: 3,833
Posted By Rover310
Difference there is that your friend's claim was...

Difference there is that your friend's claim was property damage due to a collision, which along with liability/property damage to others claims, is one of the typical types of insurance claims. I...
Forum: Engines & props 08 June 2017, 01:44
Replies: 9
Views: 6,631
Posted By Rover310
Depends on the make. My 90's Evinrude 6 hp shared...

Depends on the make. My 90's Evinrude 6 hp shared the same displacement powerhead and parts group with the 8 hp, the only difference being a larger carb bore on the 8. They weigh the same. Only way...
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 June 2017, 20:54
Replies: 22
Views: 3,795
Posted By Rover310
For a full sized truck capable of hauling the...

For a full sized truck capable of hauling the weight, it is "good". Of course our current $2.39/gal gasoline prices make operating it affordable. That, and it's not my daily driver, more of a weekend...
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 June 2017, 20:33
Replies: 22
Views: 3,795
Posted By Rover310
Shame they don't sell Chevrolet Silverado's in...

Shame they don't sell Chevrolet Silverado's in the UK.

This is a pic of mine from 3 years ago, the day I brought it home from the dealer......
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 June 2017, 19:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,239
Posted By Rover310
Yeah, couplers are typically zinc plated. As you...

Yeah, couplers are typically zinc plated. As you said they are inexpensive, and you could get one to fit the more common 2" ball. Safety chains are cheap as well, so no reason not to replace those as...
Forum: Engines & props 07 June 2017, 14:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,755
Posted By Rover310
Interesting... here in the US, the last of the...

Interesting... here in the US, the last of the portable (15 HP & under) two stroke OB's were produced as 2006-2007 model years, and within a few years later were pretty much sold out from dealers...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2017, 14:25
Replies: 49
Views: 9,702
Posted By Rover310
To Max's point, keep in mind that the 20, 25, &...

To Max's point, keep in mind that the 20, 25, & 30 HP two strokes (all sharing a common powerhead) were not really considered or marketed by the OEM's to be "portables"*, with the weight of that...
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 June 2017, 04:10
Replies: 5
Views: 2,239
Posted By Rover310
The 4.5" lug bolt pattern is pretty standard for...

The 4.5" lug bolt pattern is pretty standard for the majority of 5 lug, 12" to 15" diameter wheels as used on light trailers. As for the ball hitch it could be a 1 7/8" given the age of your trailer,...
Forum: Engines & props 07 June 2017, 03:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,755
Posted By Rover310
Few gasoline powered machines actually appreciate...

Few gasoline powered machines actually appreciate in value, other than some vintage exotic cars built in Maranello when the late Enzo Ferrari was a younger man.

As for portable (15 HP & under)...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 June 2017, 19:58
Replies: 49
Views: 9,702
Posted By Rover310
I was hoping an Admin or Mod would step in and...

I was hoping an Admin or Mod would step in and split off all those reply posts pertaining to big horse power OB's, and other size related matters, into their own thread.

Should be obvious to...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2017, 16:50
Replies: 36
Views: 2,623
Posted By Rover310
Shame this thread has gone off-topic, and become...

Shame this thread has gone off-topic, and become a 'brand' pissing contest.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 June 2017, 14:21
Replies: 49
Views: 9,702
Posted By Rover310
Bingo... clearly there are two entirely different...

Bingo... clearly there are two entirely different discussions happening in this thread. Perhaps the guy's with RIB's sporting 150 HP+ OB's didn't realize that this thread was started in the SIB forum...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 June 2017, 04:04
Replies: 49
Views: 9,702
Posted By Rover310
I'm running an Evinrude 6 HP two 'smoker' on my...

I'm running an Evinrude 6 HP two 'smoker' on my Avon Rover 310 Aero. It's a great little outboard...

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Nothing against the current four stroke portable outboard offerings per...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2017, 15:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,312
Posted By Rover310
That's crazy... what's not to understand about...

That's crazy... what's not to understand about the cost difference between $10 worth of tackle and the cost of repairing a cut tube.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 June 2017, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,112
Posted By Rover310
Saw this video posted on another forum... ...

Saw this video posted on another forum...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIlYiiCGLI

Seems an effective way to deal with a rodent problem.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 June 2017, 03:05
Replies: 49
Views: 15,957
Posted By Rover310
Curious thing about some of these OEM carb kits...

Curious thing about some of these OEM carb kits is that they are often priced quite reasonably as compared to the sum total cost of the individual parts contained in the kit. I've noticed that's the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 May 2017, 16:33
Replies: 49
Views: 15,957
Posted By Rover310
From what you're describing, 'won't idle or motor...

From what you're describing, 'won't idle or motor at low revs', I'd say the cause is almost certain to be a plugged up pilot jet... old fuel that has congealed will do that. No short cuts to correct...
Forum: Engines & props 26 May 2017, 00:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,388
Posted By Rover310
While I'm not familiar with your particular...

While I'm not familiar with your particular motor, laying it wrong side down could allow oil to go places internally where it shouldn't be going. That said, I wouldn't necessarily expect it to leak...
Forum: Engines & props 15 May 2017, 16:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,037
Posted By Rover310
Assuming you've eliminated the fuel system as the...

Assuming you've eliminated the fuel system as the culprit, it could be an ignition system related issue. I believe a 1979 Evinrude 4 HP would have a point & condenser ignition. Does it seem to have...
Forum: Engines & props 15 May 2017, 16:30
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By Rover310
Yeah, there are some smaller lakes up around...

Yeah, there are some smaller lakes up around 10,000 ft., although larger bodies of water like reservoirs will typically be at lower elevations in the 5000' to 8000' range.





So your carbs...
Forum: Engines & props 15 May 2017, 15:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By Rover310
I was scratching my noggin at MSL too, as...

I was scratching my noggin at MSL too, as generally no one uses Meters to describe elevation or altitude here in the US... figured he must have made a typo error.

FWIW, I live at 7000 Feet ASL...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2017, 14:58
Replies: 29
Views: 3,668
Posted By Rover310
Problem with OB's 25HP and above (including 2...

Problem with OB's 25HP and above (including 2 strokes), is they are not considered very portable (most OB mfg's consider portables to be 15HP and under). You get into 40-50HP motors and they most...
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